AZ AZ - Tucson, 17-23, Unc/Mal, UP7236 Oct'98

[Melt71]

#UP7236 Male, Uncertain
Date Body Found October 1, 1998
Location Found Tucson, Arizona
Estimated Age Range 17-23 Years

Case Numbers​

ME/C Case NumberML98-1415

Demographics​

Biological Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity Uncertain
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years) 17-23
Estimated Year of Death 1998
Estimated PMI Days
Height 6' 0"(72 inches) , Measured
Weight 252 lbs, Measured

Location Found​

Location Tucson, Arizona
County Pima County
Circumstances of Recovery Decedent found by city water surveyors in desert area.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description​

Hair Color Black
Head Hair Description Curly, 8.0 cm in length
Eye Color Brown

Clothing and Accessories

Gray, maroon and blue pullover shirt with pocket on front (no image available)
Tan, blue and maroon shorts (no image available)

 

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Namus Link

Reconstructions

 

[Melt71]

DNA Doe Project case currently marked as Undergoing Testing

John Tucson Doe 1998 | DNA Doe Project

dnadoeproject.org

 

[Melt71]

I wonder about Jesus Rocha as a match. He matches on weight and height and has been missing in Tucson since March of the same year. He has been excluded against 4 sets of remains, but not this Doe.

AZ Thread 'AZ- Jesus Ricardo Rocha, 20, Tucson, 7 Mar 1998'

Nov 4, 2024

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

<<Circumstances of Disappearance Jesus Rocha was last seen by his sister on 03/07/1998. He has not been heard from since.>>

Jesus Ricardo Rocha – The Charley Project

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Rocha, circa 1998

• Missing Since 03/07/1998
• Missing From Tucson, Arizona
• Classification Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Hispanic
• Age 20 years old
• Height and Weight 6'2...

• Pennysmom1
• Replies: 1
• Forum: 1990's Missing

 

[Hochman]

I wonder about Jesus Rocha as a match. He is not in Namus but matches on weight and height and has been missing in Tucson since March of the same year.

AZ Thread 'AZ- Jesus Ricardo Rocha, 20, Tucson, 7 Mar 1998'

Nov 4, 2024

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

<<Circumstances of Disappearance Jesus Rocha was last seen by his sister on 03/07/1998. He has not been heard from since.>>

Jesus Ricardo Rocha – The Charley Project

• 

Rocha, circa 1998

• Missing Since 03/07/1998
• Missing From Tucson, Arizona
• Classification Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Hispanic
• Age 20 years old
• Height and Weight 6'2...

• Pennysmom1
• Replies: 1
• Forum: 1990's Missing

He actually is in NamUs.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[Melt71]

He actually is in NamUs.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Yes I went back and edited when I found him (I had spelled his name wrong), but you were too quick to quote me!

 

[iulia]

From Doe Network:

Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
Race: Unknown. Possibly Hispanic, Native American, Black or mixed.

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located by city water surveyors in desert area, under a Mesquite tree, 300 yards north of Ajo Way on Postvale Road.

He had been shot numerous times in the torso with a .38 semi-auto. The investigation revealed the victim was transported to the location in a vehicle and shot several times approximately 25 yards north of his final resting location. The victim appeared to stagger from the area after being shot ultimately falling near the tree.

285UMAZ